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Jefferson Theater reopens, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings play Dec 12

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:48 -0400

Looks like the Downtown Mall music venue will reopen before the end of the year

Johnny Gilmore memorial procession on Downtown Mall [PHOTOS]

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:28:13 -0400

From "St. James Infirmary" to "When the Saints Go Marching In," from one end of the Mall to the other for the local drummer

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview...without video!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:27:30 -0400

That's right, folks. For the first time since July 2007, the C-VILLE Minute must soldier on without video

Feedback moderates VA Film Fest discussions with Alan Ball [VIDEO]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23:35 -0400

If you want blood, baby, you got it! Bring your questions to Culbreth Theatre on Sunday

Morning listen: Pokey LaFarge on Daytrotter

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:41:34 -0400

Also, Andy Friedman drags Weary Things and other failures back to town for a gig at The Southern

The Astronomers release EP; Secretly Y'all asks for stories [VIDEO]

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:14:42 -0400

Also, a quick recap of Elvis Perkins (without Dearland) at The Southern

Feedback Session: Corey Harris [VIDEO]

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:33 -0400

Watch a trio of blues tunes from the local MacArthur recipient before his November 4 gig at The Southern

John Grisham's Ford County reviewed in New York Times [VIDEO]

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:01 -0400

Also, J. Tillman comes to the UVA Chapel, Rob Jones and Bill Emory talk creature comforts and DBB Plays Cups plays the Box

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:33:12 -0400

Also: What you can learn from Busta Rhymes and Spike Jonze

Will YouTube destroy the epic music video, or set it free? [VIDEO]

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:51 -0400

This is precisely the sort of question that a week filled with R. Kelly videos will inevitably produce. But it's a good question, nonetheless

University of Virginia MFA program ranks third in 2010

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:33 -0400

It's a delicate science, ranking MFA programs. Thankfully, Poets & Writers handled all the work, and UVA's creative writing program fares well among others

Listen in: Peter Traub's "Solera" at Ruffin Gallery [AUDIO]

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:50 -0400

When you listen to yourself, how does what you hear influence what you do?

Grisham and Sabato in Boomer Life Magazine

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:45:16 -0400

Also, a Girl Talk profile from GQ and Peter Traub's new sound installation at Ruffin Gallery

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:20:34 -0400

No need to be crass, no need to be cruel. Here's what's happening Friday through Sunday around Charlottesville

Hey, Charlottesville: Where are all the girl bands? [VIDEO]

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:56:51 -0400

The Vivian Girls, Erin McKeown and Lauren Hoffman prompt me to ask: Where my girls at?

The art of the spoof: Tom Lehrer, Jeffrey Lewis and more

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:07:51 -0400

In the world of the spoof, who reigns supreme? The Lonely Island? The "Scary Movie" writers? Yankovic?

Beat the Beatles, Corey Harris and Gordon Avenue Library

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:21:20 -0400

Also, a Warren Craghead event at Ruffin Gallery, giving to public radio, and giving it to rock critics

Tim McGraw and Coran Capshaw; Stack Boyz mixtape; more

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:59:40 -0400

Annette Bening cancellation got you down? Here are a few things to read and listen to that ought to brighten your day. Or give it a beat

Annette Bening cancels Virginia Film Fest appearance

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:55:15 -0400

Festival programming not affected; Bening recently had to cancel a stage performance of "Medea" for a family health emergency

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:03:21 -0400

Who wants to go for a balloon ride? Just kidding. But there are plenty of things to do this weekend

Watch Metallica videos before Charlottesville rides the lightning

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:32:06 -0400

Leave links for your favorite Metallica videos in the comments before the John Paul Jones Arena show

Random Row Books: New and neighborly

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:04:42 -0400

Good neighbors are often great hosts. What local venues make you feel welcome?

Elvis (of Charlottesville) sighting at Miller's [VIDEO]

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:00:14 -0400

I went to Miller's last night to see Jamie Dyer and Jamal Millner. Fate gave me Elvis Roark. You probably know him as the King

Local PR wiz John Kelly co-authors A Healing Place, due in November

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:28:51 -0400

The man spreading the word for UVA Drama and the Virginia Film Festival works with Kate Atwood, founder of non-profit Kate's Club, on forthcoming book

Highlights from Phosphorescent at Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar [VIDEO]

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:30:24 -0400

Willie Nelson covers, Sarah White originals and more from Brooklyn's sonically gifted supercowboys

Taylor Swift returns to John Paul Jones Arena, my dreams [VIDEO]

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:04:57 -0400

Just kidding about the dreams part. Also, details on tonight's awesome Willie Nelson cover show from Phosphorescent and Sons of Bill at ACL

Indirectly talking about Phish's upcoming John Paul Jones Arena gig

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:03:38 -0400

Why not leave it to the experts on this one, you know?

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:22:08 -0400

When not dabbling in photography or dance floor revolutions, Feedback has been known to speechify about events

Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening, more bound for Virginia Film Fest

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:02:58 -0400

New director Jody Kielbasa announces fest schedule and other guests, including Alan Ball and Norman Jewison

FTC makes blog decree; Extraordinaires give it away for free [VIDEO]

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:10:19 -0400

Also, a Mt. Eerie gig, Holy Smokes! Booking, Declarations, declarations, and the new Yo La Tengo album

Clinton Johnston shares his top 10 plays

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:54:01 -0400

The local actor, playwright, director behind Four County Player's production of Othello and subject of this week's C-VILLE cover story shares "a few (ten) of his favorite things"

Locally produced World Peace film gets premiere at Paramount [VIDEO]

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:44:53 -0400

John Hunter plays out global crises with students in board game; film headed for PBS after screening

Brian Wimer's zombie musical comes to Vinegar Hill Theatre [VIDEO]

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:22:03 -0400

Also, local spots to find reliably good movies on the cheap

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:56:20 -0400

Also, a series of ones, from Devon Sproule to Bono

Dahlia Lithwick courts romance with "mommy lit" novel challenge

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:06:36 -0400

Our local legal correspondent for Slate tries her hand at a lighter subject and a heavier word count

First glimpse at U2's "Claw" stage at Scott Stadium [PHOTO]

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:22:20 -0400

Ever wonder who to thank for Bono, the Boss, Buffett and the Rolling Stones? Start with Tres Thomas and Larry Wilson

UPDATE: Both IS Venue and Si Tapas closing, effective October 1

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:06:38 -0400

Twitter post announces venue's closing; Sunday gig by Black Diamond Heavies reportedly the venue's last

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:55:35 -0400

The week in pictures, from giant trees to Hazards of Love to a few moving images

UVA professor Deborah Eisenberg nabs MacArthur "genius grant"

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:01:36 -0400

Creative writing teacher plans to use $500,000 to fund writing time. Well, maybe a dinner for her students, too

Interview: Decemberists leader Colin Meloy gets hazardous with C-VILLE

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:29:47 -0400

The Oregon-based songwriter shares thoughts on Infinite Jest, Robyn Hitchcock and his son's favorite David Bowie song before the band's September 24 Charlottesville Pavilion gig

Former senator John Edwards: Dave Matthews Band's biggest fan? [VIDEO]

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:34:03 -0400

Book proposal reportedly says Edwards promised to marry mistress Rielle Hunter in a ceremony with rooftop DMB performance. Er, what would you say?

Photographer Nick Nichols plants giant tree on Downtown Mall [PHOTOS]

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:28:51 -0400

National Geographic subject takes root near Water Street parking garage. Well, figuratively speaking

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:53:59 -0400

Your highlights from Friday 'til Sunday, along with a few videos and a hint about next week's big interview. Don't look so shocked!

New keytar for Straight Punch, old tunes from Cataract Camp [MP3]

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:02:48 -0400

Plus, Ferris Bueller takes over The Paramount Theater's marquee for one night

Could I play The Beatles: Rock Band eight days a week? [VIDEO]

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:04:52 -0400

Better yet, is there a hope for Hackensaw Boys: Guitar Hero? How about ThisMeansYou: Rock Band? What local acts would you pay to play?

Former Charlottesville indie rock legends Pavement to reunite? [VIDEO]

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:42:01 -0400

Feedback hasn't been this excited since his darlin' went and cut her hair. That's a pretty nice haircut!

Other weekend news, besides that Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident [VIDEO]

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:46:07 -0400

Sons of Bill release first live recording, bring most of city to Blacksburg; Live Arts releases gala teaser; Bryan Adams announces Paramount gig

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:12:23 -0400

Curious about what keeps Feedback on track for the weekend? Here are a few of the unspoken rules that Feedback employs in the C-VILLE office

LeRoi Moore Fund announces scholarships; The Southern announces venue changes

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:16:07 -0400

Where will you go to see Ingrid Michaelson and Jolie Holland? Read on for more

Our Noise and new noise: Merge Records and local labels

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:42:46 -0400

My Labor Day? So kind of you to ask. In the moments spent at home, I tore through the first half of Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records...

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:21:46 -0400

A three-step weekend improvement plan, featuring cameos by The Gregory Brothers and Paul Curreri

Judith Shatin premieres new multimedia piece at UVA Art Museum opening

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:27:08 -0400

"Rotunda" is the product of more than 300,000 images and loads of interviews and found sound. Also, Jay-Z news, RotundaCam and more

ATO Pictures' distribution company nearing the End Zone? [VIDEO]

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:30:19 -0400

Temple Fennell shares a brief update on new project, ATO Gothic. Watch his 2008 guest lecture to Darden students here

Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun to release sophomore album at Live Arts

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:18 -0400

Local acoustic duo plan October date to unveil first new album in more than four years. Also, more Sarah Ruhl for local theater fans

Black Eyed Peas crash stage during Dave Matthews Band gig [VIDEO]

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:21:56 -0400

One more reason for Feedback to dislike Fergie, huh? So be it

Slideshow: UVA Faculty Art Show opening at Ruffin Hall [PICTURES]

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:13:13 -0400

A few brief words in Tuesday's issue about the exhibit opening at Ruffin Hall. In the meantime

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:51:36 -0400

Plus, the first news about Jim Waive's film debut, and a bit of a morbid celebrity brain-teaser

The Fiery Furnaces at Fry's Spring Beach Club [PHOTOS]

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:45:59 -0400

Check out a slideshow of photos from last night's concert, featuring White Rabbits, The Cinnamon Band and those Fiery Friedberger siblings

Spare Studio: An extended interview with Allyson Mellberg-Taylor

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:19:56 -0400

The local artist expands on this week's Open Studio interview and shares her thoughts on Deerhoof, summertime feasts and why her husband is her favorite artist in her genre

Tina Fey photo from 1990 UVA Drama production surfaces in archives

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:55:25 -0400

Before she was Liz Lemon, the former Cavalier had a supporting role in The Boys Next Door

Honey Dewdrops drop due disc, compete in NewSong contest [VIDEO]

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:17:17 -0400

Elsewhere, Tim Be Told follows the path of UVA Battle of the Bands winners, and Sons of Bill says thanks

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:02:19 -0400

How many people does it take to film the C-VILLE Minute? More than you think, but less than you know

Sitting very still and quiet with portrait artist Eliza Evans

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:42:35 -0400

In which your arts blogger puts his best (only) face forward for the local painter. Just look at that blog icon! Here's what happened

Daughtry coming to John Paul Jones Arena [VIDEO]

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:19:49 -0400

Elsewhere, New Yorker music critic doesn't dig Parachute, and our "Supermodel" Colin Steers tweets about whisker warnings

Latest Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers film released [VIDEO]

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:05:02 -0400

Elsewhere: Reading about the Weinsteins, thinking about ATO Pictures

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:13 -0400

Whether you're going Gaga over the latest Lady rumors or engaged in some other sort of Girl Talk, we've got your weekend planned

Jonathan Kane's February at the Tea Bazaar tonight! [VIDEO]

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:38:14 -0400

If you see only one drum-centric, No Wave-y blues band tonight...well, this is probably the one to catch

New albums on the way from 6 Day Bender, Raquellos

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:31:31 -0400

Last weekend, local rock fans had to choose between gigs by the two acts. Thankfully, we'll soon have recorded tunes to enjoy from each

Feedback: Infiltrating C-VILLE's news section by video!

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:46:06 -0400

You like cover songs? Call this one a cover video

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:15:11 -0400

"This information cannot leave this blog, OK? It would devastate your reputation as a dude"

The Hilarious Posters in dead-serious NPR contest [VIDEO]

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:55:15 -0400

Can the local rock act win a Sleater-Kinney guitarist's heart with a theme song for her blog?

Watch footage of last night's Black Moth Super Rainbow gig [VIDEO]

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:39:33 -0400

Pennsylvania's resident freak-out collective grips the audience at the Outback Lodge. Literally

In praise of Thomas Dean and local album art

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:39:23 -0400

Turns out that this member of The Invisible Hand has kept his fingers busy. Who else is responsible for Charlottesville's most memorable album art?

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:25:27 -0400

How to cope with a rough week using only local theater, music and art

Win free tickets to The Marriage of Figaro!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:17:56 -0400

Ash Lawn Opera offered us two tickets to give away. And they're yours, if you can answer the following trivia question

Interview: Tom Peloso is working for the weekend [VIDEO]

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:21:57 -0400

The Hackensaw Boy and current Modest Mouse multi-instrumentalist talks about his new album, his appreciation of GWAR and gardening in Nelson County

Girl Talk to perform at...John Paul Jones Arena?! [VIDEO]

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:03:29 -0400

Looks like today's a big day for surprise gig announcements, folks. Gregg Gillis, welcome to freshman orientation!

The Decemberists to play Charlottesville Pavilion! [VIDEO]

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:39:31 -0400

Red Light Management's resident wailers (or whalers) float their boats to our city on September 24.

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:50:15 -0400

A little Tom Peloso and Neko at the end of your week-o

Rogan Brothers head west, new play heads UpStage at Live Arts

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:51:27 -0400

Also: Your Charles Wright beach reading, and our local connection to "Auto-Tune the News"

Robo-hop: Download Reliable Narrators' Robot Musick mixtape

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:38:00 -0400

Linz Prog and Hypothesis spit rhymes about dirt bikes, outer space and losing their minds. Yours to enjoy, free of charge

First Fridays hits the TV, Try & Make hits the road

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:32:43 -0400

Morgan MacKenzie-Perkins hosts new gallery show while another gallery closes. Meanwhile, Invisible Hand and Dave Matthews Band pop up in a few music videos

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:44:13 -0400

Whether you're a wrestler or a swinger, we've got something for you

The Southern receives approval for dance hall permit

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:55:58 -0400

New music venue one step closer to opening, provided it avoids strange odors after 2am

Russell Richards goes for broke with art sale [VIDEO]

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:22:23 -0400

Bicycle accident leaves local artist without use of his arms for a few weeks. Care to lend a hand? Here's how to help

Check Chris Daughtry's "Poker Face," 'cause it's marvelous [VIDEO]

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:09:09 -0400

Fluvanna County's finest gets a review in The New York Times. Turns out that short, sweet and Gaga may be his strong suit

Straight Punch to the Crotch debuts "When Animals Attack" video!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:38 -0400

One St. Bernard costume, one near self-immolation, one band on the run - one hot video. Watch it here!

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:11:03 -0400

Now with bonus footage of this week's Downtown Mall flash mob. Didn't see it? Watch it here

New name and first shows announced for former Gravity Lounge!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:19:06 -0400

Charlottesville's newest music venue is called The Southern. And the first few acts look pretty damned great

First Street Church to become a music venue?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:44:00 -0400

A group of locals would like to see you rocking in the pews

Live Arts names Satch Huizenga new artistic director

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:39:06 -0400

Local theater continues search for new executive director by November to fill shoes of retiring director John Gibson

Tweet-back: Local musician Twitter updates

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:22:30 -0400

Parachute buys samurai sword, Sons of Bill digs new Son Volt album, and Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun call it a comeback

C-VILLE Minute: Your July 4 weekend preview [VIDEO]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:51:12 -0400

Celebrate your nation's independence with Feist, Tracy Morgan, Thomas Jefferson and that other guy

Charlottesville graffiti round-up [UPDATE: Slideshow!]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:23:33 -0400

What is your favorite piece of local graffiti? Where can it be found? Let's compile a list

Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson come to Paramount Theater

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:38:47 -0400

Duo's "Loud and Rich" tour brings duets and solo sets to Charlottesville on October 16

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:48:04 -0400

The Michael Jackson memorial edition

Johnny St. Ours directs photography for new Dave Matthews Band video

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:13:05 -0400

Local director spent two days in a Seattle warehouse to create the video for "Funny The Way It Is." And it's a good'n

Parachute enjoys songs, sushi with...Daryl Hall? [VIDEO]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:51:36 -0400

Local act follows members of The Doors, Gym Class Heroes and Nick Lowe into Daryl Hall's home for a live performance. John Oates does not attend.

Lucinda Williams brings country essence to Charlottesville Pavilion

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:53:24 -0400

Why take three Williams men when you can have one Williams woman? Listen to a few choice covers and leave your thoughts

C-VILLE Minute: Your weekend preview [VIDEO]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:52:14 -0400

More fun than rapping with Kanye West and Zach Galifianakis! Or is it? Let's watch the video and compare